Institute for Economic Development & Real Estate Research

Upcoming Events

2015 Annual Economic Outlook and Real Estate Forecast Seminars

New Orleans - Friday, May 8, 2015

Northshore - Friday, June 12, 2015

More information coming soon!

The Institute is a public service division of the College of Business Administration
under the direction of Dr. Ivan J. Miestchovich, Jr. that combines the resources of
the Center for Economic Development and the Real Estate Research Center.

Max Derbes, III Professorship in Real Estate at UNO

Dr. Ivan Miestchovich, Jr. has been named as the Max Derbes, III Professor of Real Estate at the University
of New Orleans. Dr. Miestchovich serves as the Director of the Institute for Economic
Development and Real Estate Research and is also an Associate Professor of Finance.

The Professorship was created to honor the memory of Max Derbes, III (pictured at the left) through the generous contributions made by many of his colleagues and friends throughout
the New Orleans area and real estate community. The effort to create this Professorship
was led by members of the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR) and spearheaded
by Mr. Robert Merrick and Mr. Alvin Davis of Latter & Blum, Inc.

The Professorship will forever keep the memory of one of the industry's consummate
professionals at the forefront. Max, III held numerous professional recognitions and
awards, was a tireless contributor to the continuous improvement of the real estate
industry and generously shared his time, talent and expertise in a wide range of civic
and philanthropic endeavors. Max, III was frequently called upon to share his experience
and knowledge in various professional development and educational venues. Dr. Miestchovich
observed that "At UNO, we were particularly blessed to have Max, III as a frequent
speaker at our annual real estate conferences. When Max spoke, people listened. His
comments were always spot on. Max is sorely missed, but certainly not forgotten. The
Professorship helps ensure that will never happen."

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